Fine-ish Podcast

One minute you're messaging every day, planning your next date and thinking things are going well. The next? They've vanished off the face of the earth. 👻This week on Fine-ish, we're asking why people ghost, why rejection can feel so bloody awful, and whether disappearing without an explanation says more about them than it does about you.Abi confesses to being a ghoster herself (shocking, we know), Hayley brings the psychology, and we explore how dating apps have made disappearing easier than ever.Plus, we play Ghosted or Just Busy? Because apparently not replying for 24 hours is now a relationship crisis.Are people avoiding uncomfortable conversations, protecting themselves, or just being a bit shit at communicating?Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent those of our employers, organisations or professional affiliations.

We've all been there. You're doing fine, you've moved on (apparently), and then suddenly you're staring at your phone wondering whether to text your ex. WHY?!This week on Fine-ish, we're getting into the psychology of why we can't always leave our exes in the past. From attachment styles and old habits to heartbreak, drunk texts and the desperate need for a little bit of comfort.Abi shares her breakup disasters (including a light bulb, a breakdown and a baked potato), while Hayley explores why our brains don't always get the memo that a relationship is over.Is texting your ex really such a bad idea? Does no contact actually work for everyone? And are you reaching out because you genuinely miss them, or because you just want to hurt a little less tonight?Expect questionable decisions, some surprisingly emotional moments, a few disagreements and plenty of laughs.Disclaimer: We're sharing our own opinions and experiences, alongside some psychological research. This podcast is for entertainment and general information only and isn't a substitute for professional advice.

20,000 photos on your phone. 47 pictures of the same sunset. Screenshots you'll never look at again. Sound familiar? 😂This week on Fine-ish, we're asking why we take SO many photos only to never look at them again.We explore the psychology behind digital hoarding, why our brains rely on photos to remember things, and whether constantly snapping pictures might actually make us remember less.Plus, Hayley reveals her ridiculous camera roll, Abi admits to photographing absolutely everything, and we discover that sometimes a blurry picture of the floor really isn't that deep.Are we capturing memories, preserving our identities, or just filling up our iCloud storage?Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent those of our employers, organisations or professional affiliations.

Why can one person take months to fall in love, while someone else is mentally planning the wedding after date two? This week, we’re asking why some of us fall hard and fast. We talk dopamine, oxytocin, attachment styles, limerence and why those intense early feelings might not always mean what we think they do.Plus, Abi reveals why her response to romantic chemistry is less “I’m in love” and more “ABORT MISSION.”Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent those of our employers, organisations or professional affiliations.

Why is saying “no” so bloody difficult?This week, we’re asking why we people please ; from our need to belong and fear of conflict to childhood experiences and the little everyday things we do to keep everyone else happy.Plus, Abi discovers she might actually be recovering from people pleasing, while Hayley definitely isn’t.Expect psychology, questionable stories and two best friends trying to figure out why we are the way we are.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not represent those of our employers, organisations or professional affiliations.